Synopsis

Horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape From New York) delivers "a masterful exercise in claustrophobic suspense… [with] elaborate special effects [that] set a high standard for films that followed" (TV Guide). Kurt Russell's iconic and tense performance drives this chilling version of the classic The Thing.

In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing alien wreaks havoc, creates terror… and becomes one of them.

Bonus Features

DISC ONE:

2017 4K Scan Of The Feature Film

DISC TWO:

2K Scan Of The Interpositive Supervised And Approved By Director Of Photography Dean Cundey

4.1 Audio Mix Created From The Original 70MM Six Track Dolby Stereo Soundtrack (5.1 Audio Mix Also Included)

Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey

Audio Commentary With Co-producer Stuart Cohen

Audio Commentary By Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell

Teaser Trailer

Theatrical Trailers (U.S. And German)

TV Spots

Radio Spots

Still Gallery (Behind-The-Scenes Photos, Posters And Lobby Cards)

DISC THREE:

Requiem For A Shape Shifter – An Interview With Director John Carpenter In Conversation With Filmmaker Mick Garris

Sounds From The Cold – Interviews With Supervising Sound Editor David Lewis Yewdall And Special Sound Effects Designer Alan Howarth

Between The Lines – An Interview With Novelization Author Alan Dean Foster

Back Into The Cold: A Return To The Shooting Locations Of THE THING – An Animated Photo Gallery Narrated By Todd Cameron Of Outpost31.com

The Art Of Mike Ploog Gallery

John Carpenter's The Thing: Terror Takes Shape – A Documentary On The Making Of THE THING Featuring Interviews With John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Special Effects Make-up Designer Rob Bottin, Legendary Matte Artist Albert Whitlock And More! (SD)